Information Security Engineer

Eqvilent; United Arab Emirates; Hybrid; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity company is seeking an experienced Information Security Engineer to manage secure network configurations and implement security measures across a hybrid infrastructure. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of networking fundamentals, practical experience in securing network configurations, and proficiency in hardening operating systems. You will be part of an international team dealing with advanced technology and enjoy benefits like remote work and generous paid time off.

Benefits

40 paid days off

Remote work flexibility

Access to global offices

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Information Security.
• Proficient in securing various network levels and implementing security measures.
• Experience with containerization security and orchestration.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage secure network configurations for infrastructure.
• Maintain and integrate new security tools.
• Implement hardening and validation across systems.
• Support IT staff on secure practices.

Skills

Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, routing)

Threat detection/prevention techniques

Securing network infrastructure and configurations

Hardening operating systems and network services

Securing containerized environments (Kubernetes, Docker)

Securing public clouds

Configuring security tools (EDR, VM, MDM, PAM)

Scripting and automation (Python, Bash)

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

We are looking for an Information Security Engineer with at least 5 years of relevant experience. We have a hybrid infrastructure and many non-trivial challenges that require your expertise and proactive solutions.

What You’ll be doing

• Design and manage implementation of secure network configurations for server infrastructure, public cloud and containerized environments.
• Maintain current security tools and manage implementation and integration of new ones.
• Perform security validation and implement hardening process across various systems.
• Provide IT staff with all necessary support and guidance on secure hardening practices.

What we look for in you

• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, etc.) and familiarity with threat detection/prevention techniques at each network level.
• Practical experience in securing network infrastructure and configurations (firewalls, VPN, IDS/IPS, etc.).
• Expertise in hardening of operating systems and network services across different platforms (Windows, Linux, macOS).
• Practical experience securing containerized environment and orchestration systems (Kubernetes, Docker).
• Practical experience securing public clouds.
• Experience in implementing, maintaining and configuring security tools (e.g. EDR, VM, MDM, PAM systems, etc.).
• Proficient in scripting and automation (Python, Bash).

Nice-to-Have

• Experience in implementing Zero Trust architecture.
• Hands‑on experience with network penetration testing.
• Experience with infrastructure‑as‑code tools (Ansible, Terraform).
• Familiarity with IaC approach and security implications.

Why should you join our team?

• Great challenges with many opportunities to prove yourself.
• A welcoming international team of highly qualified professionals.
• Cutting‑edge hardware and technology.
• Work remotely from anywhere in the world.
• Access any of our global offices anytime.
• 40 paid days off.